Jim Duckworth, baseball player, 1963-1966

Jim Duckworth

Born: 5/24/1939 in National City, CA, USA

Died: 11/11/2025 in Fort Mill, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-04-13 | Final Game: 1966-07-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 194 lbs

Full name: James Raymond Duckworth

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Biography

Jim Duckworth was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1963 to 1966. Born in 1939, Duckworth made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period in the sport, characterized by a shift away from the deadball era towards a game increasingly dominated by power hitting and specialized pitching. Throughout his career, he played for teams where he demonstrated resilience and a competitive spirit, despite the challenges he faced on the mound. Over the course of his career, Duckworth posted a win-loss record of 7-25 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.26. He struck out a total of 220 batters and recorded 4 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. While his overall record may not reflect overwhelming success, Duckworth's dedication to the craft and his role in the evolving game of baseball during the 1960s highlights the tenacity required to compete at the highest level. His journey through the majors stands as a testament to the perseverance of players during an era of significant change in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 25 97 29 2 0 4 267.0 256 156 37 148 220 5.26 0

Career ERA 5.26 vs. league average 3.51 across their career seasons — 49.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1963 WS2 AL 4 12 37 15 2 0 0 120.7 131 81 67 66 6.04 3.46 (-75%) -3836.8
1964 WS2 AL 1 6 30 2 0 0 3 56.0 52 27 25 56 4.34 3.58 (-21%) -869.1
1965 WS2 AL 2 2 17 8 0 0 0 64.0 45 28 36 74 3.94 3.50 (-13%) -1169.6
1966 WS2 AL 0 3 5 4 0 0 0 14.3 14 8 10 14 5.02 3.52 (-43%) -430.1
1966 KC1 AL 0 2 8 0 0 0 1 12.0 14 12 10 10 9.00 3.52 (-156%) -686.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
97 59 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 39 0.034 0.066 0.034 0.099 0.0

Career AVG .034 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 86.3% below league average.

Career OBP .066 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 78.9% below league average.

Career SLG .034 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 90.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.099 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 85.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1963 WS2 AL 37 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1964 WS2 AL 30 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1965 WS2 AL 17 18 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1966 WS2 AL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1966 KC1 AL 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 97 29 10 33 7 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 WS2 P 37 15 6 18 4 0
1964 WS2 P 30 2 1 9 1 2
1965 WS2 P 17 8 3 5 0 0
1966 WS2 P 5 4 0 0 0 0
1966 KC1 P 8 0 0 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 97